Mark Sanders - University of California Davis

Professor: Mark Sanders
Department: Science
College: University of California Davis
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH113ANTH102
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took his intro to archaeology class and his magic, witchcraft, and science class and i have to say they were both pretty interesting. He is really into what he does and it comes out in his teaching. If you come to class and listen intently you won't really need to study for tests. TAKE NOTES. But you do need your textbook for the online quizzes.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: BIS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His lectures were unbearable; at least for me. I eventually stopped going and just read the textbook (which he wrote. Hes a little unclear on what will be on the exams. First test is more math/probability driven while the last one and the final were more concept driven. The curve was good though. Overall, did not care for him as a teacher.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: BIS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His lectures are terrible! All he does is talk and occasionally write a few terms on the board (without definitions). He expects you to know every detail in his textbook. First midterm was easy, second was difficult, final was alright. Would not recommend.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: BIS101
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great guy and very mellow and straightforward with his lecture which is 100% each chapter he assigned out of the book he knows by heart! I would read the chapters before class and take notes/highlight in the book. Do the hw and tests no too bad because all written no mc. Overall loved the class and got solid A. Would take him again and recommend
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BIS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Required Mastering Genetics, somewhat helpful. I didn't like his lecturing style; he talked as if he was reading out of a book (which is funny because he is the textbook author), but it was incredibly soporific. Try to get the most recent edition of the textbook because there are less errors. The 2nd midterm was specific; easy final. Do the hw!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: BIS101
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Lectures are simply the textbook in verbatim, which would be fine if his textbook wasn't horribly written and full of errors. On the plus side, tests were straightforward if you did the readings. Do not recommend.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: BIS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Sanders is not a good professor. He knows his stuff (he wrote the book) but he doesn't convey the information in an interesting or effective manner. I really enjoy upper div bio but this class was a struggle to get through. He really enjoys talking about how he wrote the book, I just wish he'd spent more time writing it.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: BIS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Unhelpful, refuses to listen to student inquiries about wrongful grading, used a book and solutions manual he JUST wrote that's FULL of errors. He gave extra credit to students first to find errors in his books. We are NOT your free editors, Sanders. He refused to regrade my exam even though I had EXACTLY what was on the answer key. Horrible man.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: BIS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
take another prof if you can! class is extremely hard and he is very unwilling to help students! be prepared to study a lot!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: BIS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Sanders is a really good professor. He makes it clear what he expects from his students. He said we would have 5 pop quizes, didn't up not giving any. Make sure you attend all lectures. For the midterms study all the lectures and suggested material from the textbook. Final is mainly new material, with some old. This class is not merely memorizing
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: BIS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I found Dr. Sanders to be a good lecturer and presenter of the material. He definitely knows his stuff. The grade is based on a take home quiz, two midterms, and a final. Read the text, study the figures, and do the suggested practice problems. I personally never spoke to him, so I can't say much about him in that aspect. Completely doable class.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: BIS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This teacher has no respect for students and is not willing to help you at all. I would strongly say to take with another instructor. Tests are graded unfairly and like I said if you are looking for a friendly or helpful teacher Sanders is not the guy.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: BIS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very smart guy! not the world's nicest guy though. He's very clear. I found he's exams easy. I got a B+ but that's because I did very bad on the first exam. It's an interesting class, but you have to work hard, it's upper division! go to every class, and review your notes right after lecture = easy A
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: BIS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I don't understand the negative reviews. His lectures are completely straightforward and the exam questions come right out of the suggested practice problems. Do the homework and his handouts and you will get an A. I seriously can't believe that people complained that his class is confusing or hard, because if you just do the work, it's cake.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BIS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I didn't really like this teacher, because he talks really fast & uses powerpoints. However, he's clear and thorough when he goes through problems. Tests are straightforward, but you need to know your stuff. Not the best lecturer. 1 quiz, 2 midterms, and a final.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BIS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
HARD HARD HARD!EXPECT TO RECEIVE NO PARTIAL CREDIT ON EXAMS,,Bad lecturer very boring..you don't know how to study for the class cuz there's a million suggested hw problems and its impossible to memorize how to do each one!I FAILED!never happened to me before for a bio class!Very tough class Take someone ELSE!!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: BIS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
What a boring lecturer! Definitely read the selected chapters while in lecture. He doesn't grade exams accurately or fairly. Exams were also curved b/c avgs were 62% and 58%. Unacceptable avgs if you ask me. Study for the final by going over HW problems he didn't cover in the 1st two midterms. I would recommend taking this class w/ a different prof
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: BIS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof. Sanders is a great teacher! He uses images from the textbook to help explain the concepts; you just have to take your own notes. If you attend lecture and go through the book to solidify your understanding of what he talked about in lecture, you should do well. Practice with the handouts he gives out and do the practice problems he assigns.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: BIS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Lectures are good but dont really reflect what you need to know for the tests so READ THE BOOK!!!!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: BIS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a INCREDIBLY AWFUL lecturer. the good reviews before are complete bull. I have done relatively well in college with As and Bs but his method of teaching and crappy lectures (no notes he posts) led me to fail the class. GOOD LUCK PEEPO
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